Business Litigation Associate

Hinshaw & Culbertson; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Student loan repayment

PTO & holidays

Mentor program

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Houston is seeking an experienced business litigator with 5+ years of experience to join our hybrid team. You will counsel a select portfolio of high-value disputes and work closely with Partners who invest in developing the next generation of firm leaders.

We offer a robust compensation package with annual bonuses, generous benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities across a national platform.

Qualifications

• Texas Bar Licensure in good standing.
• 5+ years of Texas state and federal business litigation experience.
• Demonstrated trial experience with a record of courtroom results.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a successful Houston team on a sophisticated, high-value litigation portfolio.
• Handle complex disputes from strategy through resolution across banking, real estate, construction, and product liability matters.
• Grow your practice with mentorship and collaborative leadership from Partners.

Job description

Ready to take your practice to the next level? Bring 5+ years of experience to Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP’s accomplished Business Litigation team, where sophisticated matters, exceptional Partners, and a culture built around collaboration and growth give you the platform to soar, expand your practice, and build the next chapter of your career.

Houston TX, Hybrid

Why Hinshaw & Culbertson

Excellence, Recognized. 13 national rankings and 56 metro rankings in the 2026 Best Law Firms® directory. 80 lawyers named to Best Lawyers in America®, with 22 rising stars on the Ones to Watch™ list. National Chambers USA honors in Aviation, Financial Services, and Insurance. This isn't legacy prestige — it's excellence earned every year, by people at every stage of their career.

Scale That Backs You Up. 90+ years in practice. 450+ attorneys in 25 offices nationwide. One firm, coast to coast — giving you the resources of a national platform with the relationships of a firm that still knows your name.

Equality Isn't a Talking Point Here. 14 years running at 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. Mansfield Rule Certified Plus. A firm-wide commitment to pro bono work that runs through nearly every practice group. At Hinshaw, inclusion isn't a program — it's how we've operated for over a decade, consistently.

Bottom line: Ranked nationally. Built for the long run. Committed to getting it right — for our people, our clients, and our communities.

What You’ll Do

• Partner directly with a highly successful Houston and beyond team on a sophisticated, varied litigation practice, serving as a trusted litigator on a select portfolio of high-value matters rather than managing a high-volume caseload.
• Handle sophisticated, large-scale disputes from strategy through resolution, with exposure to banking and financial institutions, loan workouts, bankruptcy proceedings, major real estate and lease disputes, engineering matters, construction defect, and product liability litigation.
• Grow your practice alongside an accomplished team, taking meaningful ownership of matters while benefiting from hands-on mentorship, collaboration, and Partners who is genuinely invested in developing the next generation of firm leaders.

Qualifications

• Texas Bar Licensure: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Litigation Expertise: Possess 5+ years of extensive experience in both Texas state and federal business litigation.
• Trial Experience: Demonstrated courtroom presence with a proven track record of handling trials as required for this role.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation & Multiple Paths to Earn More

Hinshaw’s compensation structure is designed to reward performance and provide multiple opportunities to increase your total compensation. In addition to competitive base salaries, attorneys can benefit from:

• Annual billed-and-collected bonuses providing an additional opportunity to directly benefit from your business and billing results.
• Discretionary annual bonuses recognizing overall contributions and performance.

With multiple bonus opportunities throughout the year, Hinshaw provides several avenues to achieve - and potentially exceed your compensation goals.

Exceptional Benefits, Growth & Career Support

Hinshaw offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and life beyond the workplace. Employees enjoy top-tier healthcare with multiple medical plan options to fit individual and family needs, along with dental and vision coverage.

Additional benefits include generous PTO and holidays, retirement savings and wealth management resources, a student loan repayment program, backup care, parental and personal leave with reintegration support, wellness and mental health resources, EAP, commuter benefits, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Hinshaw also recognizes and rewards long‑term commitment through its employee anniversary program.

At Hinshaw, you’re not just joining a firm; you’re joining a firm invested in your success, your career, and your life. Our dedicated Mentor Program, Hinshaw University skills development, Trial Workshops, and free monthly CLE programs provide meaningful opportunities to sharpen your skills and advance your careers. Peer Recognition Program allows you to be recognized and recognize fellow peers for outstanding work. Flexible career tracks allow you to shape your professional path, while coast-to-coast pro bono opportunities provide the chance to make an impact in communities across the country.

As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

NOTICE TO SEARCH FIRMS: Search firms that wish to present candidates to Hinshaw must submit all candidates exclusively through Hinshaw’s Recruitment Team. All resumes and candidate information must be directed to the Recruitment Team to be considered for current or future opportunities. Submissions made outside of this process will not be reviewed, will not establish candidate ownership, and will not create an obligation for Hinshaw to pay a placement fee.